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5 Tips for increasing self-pay patient collections
It's no secret that the number of self-pay patients has increased dramatically in recent years. The current state of the sluggish economy means that fewer people receive health insurance through
Managing risk: How to become an out-of-network physician
In clinical practice, physicians are well aware of risk management. But in many parts of the country, the majority of physicians have already lost the risk battle when it comes to the management of
Are you willing to wheel and deal with patients?
Last week, I wrote that healthcare is different --that unlike other businesses, a natural empathy toward patients with high out-of-pocket costs can indeed make asking them to pony up their credit card
Hospital finance impacted by hidden provisions of Senate health reform bill
In a clear case of what-you-don't-know-could-affect-your-bottom-line, the Senate's version of the healthcare reform bill contains little-known provisions that directly relate to hospital finance.
The word from HFMA ANI: Collections business changes underway
Folks, when it comes to patient collections, it seems we're not in Kansas any more. If the feedback I got at this year's HFMA ANI 2008 show is any indication, some big shifts are underway in how
Catch me at HFMA ANI 2008
Folks, I'm excited to say that next week I'll be attending the Healthcare Financial Management Association's HFMA ANI
Survey: Revenue cycle execs focused on patient collections
Providers are likely to rely in payments from health plans for some time into the future. However, patient payments are becoming an increasingly important source of revenue, calling for new
